John Wright (wide receiver)
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PositionWide receiver
BornJanuary 11, 1946
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | January 11, 1946 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Central (IL) | ||||||||
| College | Illinois (1964-1967) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1968: 2nd round, 53rd overall pick | ||||||||
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John William Wright (born January 11, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. Wright played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons in 1968 and for the Detroit Lions in 1969.[1]
